Discussion Combat sports fans – Fury 🇬🇧 vs Usyk 🇺🇦 this Saturday: who you got?

[persimmon]

Outcome	Decimal odds	American odds	Fractional odds	Percentage chance
Fury	2.08​	108​	(11/10)	48% chance of victory
Usyk	2.14​	114​	(11/10)	46.7% chance of victory
Draw	16​	1500​	(15/1)	6.6% chance

I'm leaning towards Fury leaning his weight against Usyk when the Ukrainian works his way into the inside. Usyk is faster but Fury's inside game is underrated and he smothers very well while working exceptionally at range. Expect it to be close though.

 

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I think Fury will pull it off. He has more avenues to victory. Via KO/TKO/knockdowns, superior physicality in terms of height/reach.

Usyk can only win this by putting on a very convincing boxing performance to win on points.

It all depends if Fury can get back to what he was before.

I think age may also effect Usyk as well.

I'm going for Fury to win via decision.

 

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I think Fury will pull it off. He has more avenues to victory. Via KO/TKO/knockdowns, superior physicality in terms of height/reach.

Usyk can only win this by putting on a very convincing boxing performance to win on points.

It all depends if Fury can get back to what he was before.

I think age may also effect Usyk as well.

I'm going for Fury to win via decision.

A good mate of mine has Usyk as he feels he'll be able to get in and out of the pocket fast enough which I think is a fair argument. One thing I'll say about Fury is that all his duff performances have come against guys he's underestimated – he definitely hasn't underestimated Usyk. I also think in a close fight the judges will favour Fury as he's still the money fighter. You're right – Usyk is no spring chicken. He does impress me more with each fight I have to say. His footwork is absolutely flawless.

 

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A good mate of mine has Usyk as he feels he'll be able to get in and out of the pocket fast enough which I think is a fair argument. One thing I'll say about Fury is that all his duff performances have come against guys he's underestimated – he definitely hasn't underestimated Usyk. I also think in a close fight the judges will favour Fury as he's still the money fighter. You're right – Usyk is no spring chicken. He does impress me more with each fight I have to say. His footwork is absolutely flawless.

For me it's not so much underestimating.

Fury's mental health issues are likely - Depression/Bipolar and ADHD.

Unless something comes along that excites his system enough, he simply just doesn't care enough to take it seriously.

Usyk I feel he will take seriously as it's essentially the biggest fight of his life for nearly 9 years.

Probably the biggest fight ever since 37 year old Usyk would slap 40 year old Wlad, and this is for undisputed.

 

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For me it's not so much underestimating.

Fury's mental health issues are likely - Depression/Bipolar and ADHD.

Unless something comes along that excites his system enough, he simply just doesn't care enough to take it seriously.

Usyk I feel he will take seriously as it's essentially the biggest fight of his life for nearly 9 years.

Probably the biggest fight ever since 37 year old Usyk would slap 40 year old Wlad, and this is for undisputed.

Good points, all. Really I want Fury to win because I want to see Fury vs Anthony Joshua. Fury has been far too inactive and a resurgent Joshua makes that particularly interesting for me. At the same time, Usyk deserves a run through all the contenders so God bless him if he wins - I just don't want to see Usyk-Joshua III. Basically, if the big names are all fighting each other I'm a happy bunny.

 

[iloverachel]

hard for me to pick
I feel it depends if Fury is at his best. His last performance against Ngannou was pretty mediocre, but he seems to be taking it more seriously and is in better shape.

I think Usyk wins. So excited for this

 

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hard for me to pick
I feel it depends if Fury is at his best. His last performance against Ngannou was pretty mediocre, but he seems to be taking it more seriously and is in better shape.

I think Usyk wins. So excited for this

I thought Fury was horrible against Ngannou – very lucky to get away with the decision. The announcer at the weigh in got Usyk's weight wrong - he's 223 lbs as usual, so mobility won't be an issue. I think Fury should test the body. The low blow against Dubois was very controversial - might be a weakness there.

 

[iloverachel]

I thought Fury was horrible against Ngannou – very lucky to get away with the decision. The announcer at the weigh in got Usyk's weight wrong - he's 223 lbs as usual, so mobility won't be an issue. I think Fury should test the body. The low blow against Dubois was very controversial - might be a weakness there.

Yeah, based on recent fights, Usyk seems like he should win. I mean he beat Joshua twice, who destroyed Ngannou easily. But i feel Fury at his peak, the Fury who smashed Deontay Wilder, can cause troubles for Usyk. I guess if Fury is at his absolute best, he can use his size to bully him in the clinch and possibly even outbox him

 

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Yeah, based on recent fights, Usyk seems like he should win. I mean he beat Joshua twice, who destroyed Ngannou easily. But i feel Fury at his peak, the Fury who smashed Deontay Wilder, can cause troubles for Usyk. I guess if Fury is at his absolute best, he can use his size to bully him in the clinch and possibly even outbox him

Exactly right which is why I think the ref could be very important. I'm just glad to have a fight this big very evenly matched going in. Just what boxing needs.

 

[BruceWayne]

fury by bodyshot tko in the late rounds

 

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fury by bodyshot tko in the late rounds

I'll go with Fury by hotly disputed decision.

 

[sash]

I hope the ref will stop Fury leaning on Usyk. Its boxing not leaning. Its the only thing I cant stand about him in the ring.
Im struggling cos I support Fury every time but I want Usyk to win.

Slava Ukraini!

 

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I hope the ref will stop Fury leaning on Usyk. Its boxing not leaning. Its the only thing I cant stand about him in the ring.
Im struggling cos I support Fury every time but I want Usyk to win.

Slava Ukraini!

You've got this on your side.

 

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Great fight. Scorecards a bit kind to Fury. Thought Usyk was outstanding.